OFAB Uganda

Official account of OPEN FORUM ON AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (OFAB) in Uganda

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

In his 1949 inaugural address, US
President Harry Truman said, “Greater production is the key to prosperity & peace, & the key to greater production is a wider & more
vigorous application of modern scientific & technical knowledge." Its important to re-echo his words today.

[OFAB Africa @OfabAfrica]

How anti-GMO Activism is hindering Uganda's scientific progress. Mark Lynas shares his thoughts via @mark_lynas @newvisionwire https://t.co/HHSuz6TIJO

@ScienceAlly @narouganda @Nacrri_ug @scifode @ofabUg @AbsfAfrica @UgandaBIC @AHBFI @ScienceAfrica5 @ScienceAlly @WEMAPartnership

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

BOLD: STAND UP FOR SCIENCE!

I (in golden hat) marched behind my "Marcher of the year" yesterday.

He represents this fact: Standing strong for science is a generational cause where everyone should passionately contribute

#MarchforScience @ScienceAlly @SciMarchNOLA @OFABnigeria

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Manoeuvred through the stormy morning and marched on the muddy streets of Kampala for science. Marchers advocated for embracement and prioritization of science & technologies like biotech in Uganda. #MarchforScience @ScienceAlly @canarymugume @Youth4Science @MoSTI_Ug

[OFAB Uganda @ofabUg]

Our coordinator Phillip Chemonges presents at #NABIO2018 on Biotechnology outreach; grassroots experience in Uganda.
@biotechsafety
@GracaAwele @OfabAfrica @UNCST_Uganda @TwineJonan @UIRI2017 @scifode

[OFAB Uganda @ofabUg]

Our coordinator Phillip Chemonges presents at #NABIO2018 on Biotechnology outreach; grassroots experience in Uganda.
@biotechsafety
@GracaAwele @OfabAfrica @UNCST_Uganda @TwineJonan @UIRI2017 @scifode

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Deborah Wendiro a Senior researcher @UIRI2017 has been awarded support to undertake a PhD by @Dr_Elioda @MoSTI_Ug in appreciation to her commitment to advance innovations in Uganda focused on economic transformation. #NABIO2018 @nbstv @scifode @ScienceAndShe

[SCIFODE @scifode]

Capacity building is a much needed tool for National development. Thank you @Dr_Elioda & @MoSTI_Ug and congregations to @UIRI2017 's Deborah Wendiro

A great fruit of #NABIO2018 @GREATAgResearch @GracaAwele @MakaraArthur @ScienceAndShe https://t.co/wZBRsYgAe4

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Akile Sunday Igu Rocks of @NEPAD_ABNE presents; Understanding the Implication of Restrictive Legislations: Global and Regional Experiences

#NABIO2018 @GracaAwele @scifode @ofabUg @MakaraArthur

[SCIFODE @scifode]

We welcome our esteemed delegates to day2 #NABIO2018

@UIRI2017
@MAAIF_Uganda @UNCST_Uganda @MoSTI_Ug @biotechsafety @UgandaBIC @MakaraArthur @Parliament_UG @narouganda @OfabAfrica

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Opportunities for GM Plants

Climate Change adaptation
Biofortification; nutrient enhancement
Pharmaceutical use
Industrial use
Environmental management
Animal feed
Biofuels

e.t.c..... by Dr. @BarbaraZawedde

Day2 #NABIO2018 @UgandaBIC @biotechsafety @scifode @onguisaac

[UBIC @UgandaBIC]

We need to continuw building capacity for env'tal risk assessment & mgt, data transportability, post release monitoring, public awareness & participation-@BarbaraZawedde #NABIO2018

@narouganda @MoSTI_Ug @MAAIF_Uganda @afri_isaaa @biotechsafety @mkarembu @TwineJonan

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Day 2 #NABIO2018 has commenced with Plenary session 5: Policy and Regulation in Biosciences chaired by Dr. Theresa Sengoba chairperson @UNCST_Uganda board.

#NABIO2018 @UIRI2017 @scifode @MakaraArthur @IFPRI @JohnKomen1966 @biotechsafety @OfabAfrica @UgandaBIC @MoSTI_Ug

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Every decision for #GMOcrops regulations shall require public participation. @BarbaraZawedde

#NABIO2018 @scifode @UIRI2017

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Long live science. It guarantees our (humanity) survival. Its the only bullet to ensure food security. ~Hon.Rose Mutonyi #NABIO2018

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Hon. Peter Sematimba; Let's embrace technology especially genetic engineering because of the potential it holds. Let's advance in Science,Technology and Innovations for economic transformation.

@scifode @biotechsafety @GracaAwele @JohnKomen1966 @UIRI2017 @MoSTI_Ug

#NABIO2018

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

"Farmers should be allowed to make their choices between conventional and #GMO seeds" -Dr. Silas O. @NEPAD_ABNE

#NABIO2018
@scifode @UIRI2017 @biotechsafety @UgandaBIC

[Jonan @TwineJonan]

Before I leave office of chairperson S&T committee, I must leave Uganda with a law to regulate modern biotechnology ~Hon. kafeero Ssekitoleko

#NABIO2018

[Uganda Industrial Research Institute @UIRI_UG]

Retweeted Jonan Twinamatsiko (@TwineJonan):

Prof. Charles Kwesiga, Executive Director @UIRI2017 opens the two-day #NABIO2018 conference. He has welcomed both national & international delegates.

[SCIFODE @scifode]

@scifode and partner organisations welcomes you to the 3rd Biennial National Agricultural Biosciences Conference, Uganda hosted by @UIRI2017

#NABIO2018 @MakaraArthur @narouganda @MoSTI_Ug @UNCST_Uganda @MakerereU @ofabUg